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We are a full-service international mountain guiding company that along with Alpine Skills International has been dedicated to giving you an exceptional experience at a better value for over 40 years.

California

One of California’s oldest & largest mountain guiding companies. We are the leading mountain guide service in the Golden State with bases in Mammoth Lakes, Lake Tahoe & Mount Shasta providing mountain climbing & ice climbing classes, rock climbing courses, backcountry skiing, avalanche courses & Yosemite hiking tours throughout the mountains of California.

  • Lake Tahoe

  • Mammoth Lakes

  • Yosemite & The High Sierra

  • Mount Shasta

International

With experience around the world providing mountaineering expeditions, ski touring, rock climbing vacations & trekking trips we have the experience you need and the personal touch you desire. We are one of the most experienced American mountain guiding companies operating in the Alps and Mexico.

  • European Alps

  • South America

  • Mexico

 

Our Partners & Affiliations:

In our commitment to give back to the wilderness lands on which we work, we proudly support:

 
 
 
Snow science is a critical part of understanding the snow pack and the many elements of which that can create an unstable pack. For someone new to avalanche safety there are many things that are important to be aware of as you begin your backcountry
Mont Blanc & Aiguille du Midi with Fall colors on a beautiful late October day. #chamonixmontblanc #chamonixvalley #frenchalps #aiguilledumidi #fallcolors #climbskitrektheworld
IAG director Dave Miller is in Chamonix, France this week taking his 5 year recurrent guide training to keep his French guiding listence current. A lot of rescue training was involved including this stop at the base of the Haute Savoie helicopter res

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Why climb, ski, or trek with International Alpine Guides?

Our Mountain Guides - Among the best In the industry

Our top-notch mountain guides are highly trained & easy-going professionals with many years of experience climbing, skiing, and trekking throughout the world.

Our lead mountain guides working in technical terrain have professional training and/or certificationthrough the American Mountain Guides Association. Some are IFMGA international mountain guides - the highest level of mountain guide certification in the world.

Our Value - All inclusive

We strive to provide a better value on all of our trips. Our domestic mountain climbing trips & courses in California include nearly all the gear you will need*. Unlike some other companies, we don’t “nickel and dime” you with extra charges for food and gear.

We are a full-service mountain guiding company that is large enough to handle complex logistics around the world yet small enough to provide personal attention. All at a cost that reflects a better value.

*Shasta trips do not include boots, but all other gear is included.

Your Experience - Personal & professional

When you book a mountain adventure with IAG you will be dealing with the ownership of the company… IFMGA guide Dave Miller & his team. With his 23 years of mountain guiding experience, Dave has personally developed all of our trips and courses himself and is fully invested in their success.

Our mountain adventures have a low guide to guest ratio and low overall group sizes for your enjoyment ensuring you a personal experience.

Let's plan your next mountain adventure today!

PH: 877-686-2546 (MTN-CLIMB)
EMAIL:  info@InternationalAlpineGuides.com

Let International Alpine Guides help you achieve your climbing, hiking & skiing goals.

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Ice Axes and Crampons - An In-Depth Look
Ice Axes and Crampons - An In-Depth Look
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The Proper Steps to Begin The Sport of Mountaineering
Crevasse Rescue for the Modern Climber
Crevasse Rescue for the Modern Climber

Crevasse rescue systems for glacier travel

Skiing Mount Shasta
Skiing Mount Shasta

Skiing Mount Shasta - what it takes and where to go

 
 
 

What our guests are saying:

“The professionalism displayed on our trip was definitely a step above what we experienced elsewhere.” - Peter

“Andrew and April were superb guides! Their warmth and kindness went far beyond the usual role of guides. They were strong, safe and highly professional. Also, April set up some great meals. My top rating to them both.” - Greg F.

“I had a great trip, and felt extremely safe and well taken care of the entire time. I’ll definitely be in touch about future trip possibilities! - Ronald B.”
 

THE INTERNATIONAL ALPINE GUIDES DIFFERENCE

For over 40 years IAG/ASI team have been guiding throughout California, as well as on many of the great peaks of the world. As one of the most experienced and oldest guide services in California, we bring to you the highest standards in the mountain guiding industry. All of our mountain guides operating in technical terrain have training with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) in the terrain they guide. We are also one of the most experienced American mountain guiding companies operating in the Alps of Europe and Latin America. Our extensive worldwide experience, adherence to the highest standards, as well as our approachable down to earth guiding philosophy all combine to give you, our valued guests, the best mountain experience possible.

All of our programs are developed and supervised by internationally licensed IFMGA guide Dave Miller, our founder and technical director. The IFMGA certification is the highest guiding standard in the world with fewer than 150 IFMGA licensed guides in the United States.